Biology:Torreya fargesii
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Short description: Species of conifer
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Cupressales |
| Family: | Taxaceae |
| Genus: | Torreya |
| Species: | T. fargesii
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| Torreya fargesii | |
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T. grandis var. fargesii | |
Torreya fargesii (Farges nutmeg tree, Chinese: 巴山榧树; literally: 'Bashan torreya') is a species of conifer in the family Taxaceae. It is a large tree that can be up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall. It is endemic to central and southern China ; it is found in Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan provinces, and possibly in Anhui. It occurs in coniferous, mixed, and broad-leaved forests at altitudes 1,000–3,400 metres (3,300–11,200 ft) ASL. The seeds can be pressed for oil. The wood is used in construction and furniture.[2]
The Latin specific epithet fargesii refers to the French missionary and amateur botanist Père Paul Guillaume Farges (1844–1912).[3][4]
References
- ↑ Yang, Y.; Luscombe, D (2013). "Torreya fargesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T191877A2011625. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T191877A2011625.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/191877/2011625. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Liguo Fu, Nan Li & Robert R. Mill. "Torreya fargesii". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200005499.
- ↑ Allen J. Coombes The A to Z of Plant Names: A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants, p. 99, at Google Books
- ↑ Janet Mohun (senior editor) Nature Guide Trees, p. 306, at Google Books
Wikidata ☰ Q2366145 entry
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